Spiced Caribbean Rum-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

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Juicy pork chops marinated in a sweet and spicy rum glaze, grilled to perfection with a caramelized crust. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick), dark rum, brown sugar, packed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
1/3 cup dark rum
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup dark rum, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp black pepper until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade, reserving the marinade.
Step 4: Brush pork chops lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are caramelized.
Step 5: While pork cooks, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 6: Brush thickened glaze over pork chops during the last minute of grilling for a sticky finish.
Step 7: Remove chops from grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving.